Teatrul Naţional "Radu Stanca" Sibiu & Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre
Directed by
Silviu Purcărete
By
Marin Sorescu
Marin Sorescu’s literature is not only a point of reference of the autochthonous culture, but a true linguistic and stylistic patrimony that synthesizes some of the most special dimensions of the Romanian soul. This specificity, so distinctive and recognizable in his writings, in which the fun of misfortune is intertwined with a precise observation of the human condition, reaches its history of the collaboration climax in the marvellous metaphor-play Jonah which, thanks to the talent of Silviu Purcărete, will surely be a spectacular miracle. This performance is a declaration of love for both Romanian spirituality and the ways in which the history of this people has tried to find a balance in reconciliation with the universe and nature, as well as the beauty and refinement of Japanese culture that Silviu Purcărete will approach with his well-known aesthetic precision. This non-conformist adaptation of Marin Sorescu’s play has, therefore, the force of a universal existential experience, inviting the audience from all corners of the world to share a spiritual communion that brings us closer to the primal energies of nature in which divinity manifests itself. We are getting ready for a very special theatrical treat, an intercultural dialogue that brings together two spaces as different in appearance as they are similar in feeling, but also an exceptional spectacular scaffolding that we invite you to discover with an open heart, in the hope of finding the same peace and grace felt in front of the pure beauty of nature. Translation from Romanian into Japanese: Mayo Nishiike și Florin Grancea
Dramaturg: Durian Sukegawa Original music: Vasile Șirli Scenography: Dragoș Buhagiar General producer: Constantin Chiriac, Junko Suzuki Assistant director: Mariana Cămărășan, Sanda Anastasof, Kyle Yamada Artistic advisor and simultaneous translation: Ritsuko Kato Project management: Claudia Maior, Minako Naito Marketing coordinators: Violeta Buduleci, Naomi Yoshida, Shinobu Kuroda
Co-production Radu Stanca National Theatre Sibiu and Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre
Cast:
One man show Kuranosuke Sasaki (Jonah)
and: Veronica Arizancu, Liviu Vlad, Eduard Pătrașcu
Performance in Japanese, with translation into Romanian and English Original title: Iona
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